Cris Chalcedony ☃️ (@crischalcedony.bsky.social)

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism about 14 hours ago

Did you know that autistic people are more likely to have atypical or paradoxical reactions to medication, such as getting sleepy from stimulants—or amped up on decongestants? No surprise if you didn't, as too many medical professionals don't know this either. www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/cli...

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Clinicians must put more effort into autism-specific medical care Without it, autistic adults with high support needs like my son are missing out on treatments that could reduce their suffering and improve their quality of life. https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/clinicians-must-put-more-effort-into-autism-specific-medical-care/